Many W@Wies from 2012 to 2014 know Cecile (and Lemjay). She was active at the Weddings at Work Yahoogroups and event went to meet-ups and parties. She was so active in the W@W community that Benz herself agreed to be their wedding ninang. It was no wonder she received the \u201cAlways Present\u201d Award during the W@W Grand EB of 2013.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s take a look at how their wedding came to be:<\/p>\n The Preparations<\/strong> Cecile joined W@W a month after getting engaged and the community provided her the sounding board she needed. \u201cI found sisters\/brothers na naiintindihan ako and no need to explain pa our two-year engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n W@W helped Cecile and Lemjay complete their roster of suppliers with reputable people since joining the community gave them access to feedback from fellow brides and grooms. Who are their suppliers, you ask? Read on.<\/p>\n Church: San Antonio de Padua<\/strong> Come wedding day, Cecile said, \u201cLalong gumanda ang church dahil sa mga bulaklak ni Serge (Igonia) at isama pa ang maraming nakapark na sasakyan at ang magara kong bridal car.\u201d’<\/p>\n Reception Venue: Hacienda Isabella<\/strong><\/p>\n They didn\u2019t really have a specific venue in mind. They just wanted one in Tagaytay since they spent their second anniversary there. They looked for venues online and liked photos of Hacienda.<\/p>\n On May 2, the day before their wedding, everyone experienced the hospitality of Hacienda as they checked in. The staff also followed the room assignments that Cecile made even if Cecile and Lemjay weren\u2019t there yet when other guests arrived.<\/p>\n According to Cecile, her favorite part of the day was the \u201cdance floor na may monogram.\u201d<\/p>\n Bridal Gown: CA Design Team and Vidal Clayton<\/strong> Groom\u2019s Suit: Veejay Floresca<\/strong> They met during Veejay\u2019s vacation in the Philippines. Cecile recalled, \u201cVery detailed si Lemjay sa gusto niyang suit, kaya naman natutuwa sa kanya sina Veejay and Bryan (Veejay\u2019s assistant).\u201d<\/p>\n Cecile only had these to say, \u201cAng pogi ng mister ko. Ang cute ng color ng suit niya eh, very unique and very Lemjay.\u201d<\/p>\n Caterer: K by Cunanan Catering<\/strong> Videographer: Bob Nicolas Videography<\/strong> \u201cSuper bait ni Bob and nung mga brothers niya at team niya. Na-surprise kami sa SDE. Napaluha ulit kami ni Lemjay,\u201d Cecile gushed.<\/p>\n Photographer: Joel H. Garcia Photography<\/strong> \u201cNo regrets talaga na sila ang kinuha,\u201d Cecile said. \u201cAng galing mag-detail nina Joel and Ma-anne. Grabe ang eye nila. Nacapature ang moments namin ni Lemjay.\u201d<\/p>\n Florist: Vatel Manila<\/strong> HMUA: Keighty Wong of MK Make-up & Studio<\/strong> Entourage Dresses: Cheesecake<\/strong> Cecile just went to Glorietta to meet with Agatha to choose a swatch that she likes. Agatha then sent her a measurement guide, which Cecile gave to her entourage. After a few months, she picked up the dresses with each one placed in reusable bags.\u00a0Cecile loved how the entourage made sure each dress was different in design.<\/p>\n Bridal Car: JCA Bridal Car Rentals<\/strong> On the day of the wedding, traffic was heavy. Miles, the assigned driver, calmed her down by playing wedding songs.<\/p>\n Photobooth: Contact Live Photography<\/strong> <\/p>\n Emcee: Mallory Ferrer-Cosio<\/strong> Church Floral Arrangement: Serge Igonia of Loi Floral Sense<\/strong> Cakes and cupcakes: Toy Cakes and Pastries<\/strong> <\/p>\n Lights and Sounds: Artuz101 Professional Lights and Sound System<\/strong> Stylist: Gideon Hermosa of The Events Studio<\/strong> Choir\/Musicians: Totally Mesmerized<\/strong> Mobile Bar: Sober Club<\/strong>![\"W@W](\"http:\/\/weddingsatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/W@W-Lemjay-and-Cecille6.jpg\")
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\nLemjay was based in Singapore, while Cecile was in Manila. Despite being in a long-distance relationship, this didn\u2019t stop them from being hands-on in preparing their big day.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThey booked Hacienda Isabella and asked for recommendations regarding nearby churches. San Antonio was one of the recommendations. Cecile visited the church in November 2012 to book their slot.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThey were chosen because Cecile and Lemjay believed in their capacity to deliver, plus \u201cmagaan ang loob [ni Cecile] sa kanila\u201d. She describes her gown as \u201cway beyond her expectations\u201d. Clayton was earliest to arrive at the preps venue.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe groom\u2019s attire was their dilemma \u2013 they didn\u2019t know whether to buy off the rack or to have one customized. Since Lemjay could not decide, Cecile took matters into her own hands and said she will give this to him as her gift\u2014her only contribution to the wedding. She was also the one who decided on Veejay.<\/p>\n
\nK by Cunanan was non-negotiable for the couple and they had their first food tasting when Lemjay came home in June 2012. K by Cunanan delivered with excellent service. Cecile is thankful as well to Nina, the account executive of K by Cunanan.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nChoosing the photo and video teams was assigned to Lemjay. Since Cecile\u2019s bezcuz (short for best cousin) was getting married as well and she got Bob Nicolas, Cecile and Lemjay started browsing his site and watching his videos. They were very pleased with all the videos so Cecile sought them out in the Sept 2012 bridal fair she attended.<\/p>\n
\nIn 2012, Cecile started asking if she could book the team. Since their calendar was not yet open, Cecile continued her inquiries until early 2013. Ma-anne, Joel\u2019s then fianc\u00e9e, agreed with the booking. She also gave them a price lock of 2012 rates since she was their first bride who inquired two years ahead.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nShe found Vatel Manila because of her bezcuz, as well. \u201cI love the entourage flowers, pati sa mommies, flower girls, ninangs, and ninongs,\u201d she said. There were a few hitches but overall, she felt everything went well.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCecile has known Keighty because they were classmates at HD Make-up Academy. Aside from giving her a friendly rate, Keighty also extended Cecile a free trial make-up session. On their wedding day, Keighty gave her the perfect make-up and even gave free make-up and hair styling to the flower girls.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCheesecake, makers of infinity dresses, was a W@W find. Because Cecile didn\u2019t want the members of her entourage to be hassled with fitting schedules, Cheesecake readily accommodated her.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCecile contacted JCA via Facebook. She was able to exchange messages with Rudolph. They really wanted the Cadillac but it was more expensive so they opted for the Studebaker. There was a mix-up with the reservation, however, and so Cecile chose another car.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nShe described the admin of CLIP as easy to talk to. When she booked the supplier, CLIP even gave her extra minutes even when they exceeded the number of booked hours.<\/p>\n
\nCecile heard about Mallory even before she got engaged. After she and Lemjay watched the YouTube videos of Mallory, they became convinced. On the day, Mallory did really well that even guests from other countries praised her.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSerge is one of Cecile\u2019s W@W finds. She wanted the sampaguita effect for the church aisle but let the idea go because of budget constraints. A few days before the wedding, however, she got a call from Serge, who said he had a gift for them\u2014the sampaguita aisle! \u201cAmoy na amoy ko ang fresh sampaguita at ang gandang tingnan,\u201d Cecile gushed.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nChef Francis Arcabos was also a W@W find. Cecile found him easy to talk to and down to earth. They went to Chef Kiko\u2019s house for the final detailing and even got 50 cupcakes for free. Cecile was very happy with the cake as it was delicious and even had a cute topper.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nArtuz was a suggestion of Hacienda Isabella because the supplier was Cavite-based and was familiar with Hacienda. Cecile said everything they agreed on was implemented well.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCecile described Gids as nice and down to earth. She also credited him for changing their theme from vintage travel to photographs and memories. She booked his semi-styling package so Gids handled their photobooth backdrop. Cecile and Lemjay also loved the string lights the staff installed.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTotally Mesmerized is another bezcuz-related find. Since Cecile would accompany her cousin to meet-ups, she met them, as well. Lemjay heard them during the wedding of Cecile\u2019s cousin and they decided right then and there to book the group.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCecile tasted their concoctions during the surprise bridal and stag party for Mimma and Didda of Weddings at Work. She asked for the card and found Jenny accommodating. Cecile noted that the set-up registered well in the wedding photos.<\/p>\n